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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
6
A fragmented portrait of Francisco Madero amid a Mexican revolutionary outbreak, noting his bravery and intellect while casting doubt on his suitability for power. The text cites rumors about his governance, wealth, family, and appearance, portraying him as a complex, controversial figure.
Mrs Margaret Springst, widow of a real estate man, outlines a scheme to devote two thousand acres near Kutman Tod to a Warren Secinger colonisation project for Chicago families with many children. The plan, devised with Oncar Darrell Teiggs of Point Loma, aims to house citizens in ten city districts, with no religious or other social program, and Margaret Springer intends to oversee the venture from her office daily.
The United States Bureau of Education will create a new division of specialists to improve rural schooling. Lead by Dr A C Mowshan the plan aims to assess conditions, improve schoolhouses, and place personnel across rural districts while expanding city school administration, sanitation, and teacher training.
The article profiles Miss Habertens and Miss Robertson, noting the dominance of male postmasters in the era and highlighting two senior women in the field. It traces Habertens' Alabama origins and Robertson’s ascent, including service history and roles with Creek Indian schools and translating the Bible into Creek.
Murphy schemes to win Miss Hubbard by creating a noble lineage for the pork butcher's son Clemford, while Elna Hubbard and a Pereardy prince endure revolutions and staged feints. A mock siege, disguises, and flirtations drive events toward an improbable alliance and a double wedding.
A tangled social saga unfolds as Elna Hubbard aims to place Kina with Prince Percarty of Hidnok to shield her from a potential match with Gosking. Clemford travels to Port Murphy to reconnect with Kina amid a dramatic arrival that includes Hubbard’s entourage and an unexpected cavalry escort.
A farmer visits a village school and offers a sixpence for answers on the moon's weight and sea depth. Joe and Sam, twins, respond with a playful riddle. The farmer guesses his own thought: he is speaking to Sam while it is Joe answering.
A line from Ladies' Home Journal recounts a parlor conversation where a mother questions what the siblings talked about and a brother asserts he heard teasing about kinship and a suitor asking for a kitch. The tale plays on playful mishearing and domestic wit.
Puck quips on primitive man and dolllike wives while Stonehinge’s wife sues for divorce on grounds of excessive cruelty. A joke about job seeking mocks reliance on Sunday references, doubting weekly credibility.
The piece contrasts Indian princely weddings held publicly with American millionaires who often keep nuptials private. It questions cultural norms and hints at wealthier families concealing ceremonies for status or security.
A fragment describes Wiggs going out to clean snow, returning inside to warm up every two minutes. He finally clears the snow he had not carried into the house on all feet.
A fragmented exchange notes a tintype portrait gallery and a dancer named Will. Ambiguity obscures details as characters discuss likenesses, style, and reception, suggesting a scene from a period piece or sketch.
A fragment recalls a humorous angle on a house fire that burned nearly down at night. The speaker notes the oddity of the event and the fire doing as much damage as expected, inviting curiosity about the incident and its outcome.
In an afternoon concert stalls a well dressed girl sits with a young man who calls her the jewel of the event. Nearby a suburban couple mock the attendees and criticize the shop assistant for her hat. The girl defends herself, saying the hat is paid for, in a calm exchange.
The Garnet Evening Review notes a misreport of the IM B missionary meeting. Report was taken by telephone and some words blurred. In roll call responses the word teeth appeared. it was replaced by peace.
A farmer and a Deep One discuss prospects of striking water, with the farmer seeking patience and hope as the other notes a depth around 100 feet. The tone blends wary humor about exploration and the temptation of future gains.
A brief odd scene shows two diners snickering at a malnourished man eating milk and crackers. They plan to mock him further by ordering mince pie to elicit his reaction, highlighting their cruelty.
A brief note quoted from Se cret Heart Review mentions the swan outliving other birds, with extreme cases reaching up to 300 years, and recalls Mrs. Crimsonberk reminding that swans live on water.
In a light domestic exchange John is urged by his wife Mary to be more careful at meals. She complains he always spills soup on his shirt or vest and he jokes he may grow his whiskers to avoid mess.
Mr Flubdab boasts he earned $200 during the hat selection. Mrs Flubdab responds with relief and humor, noting the money will be useful.
Farmer Corntessel scolds Josh as lazy and egotistical. His wife suggests gratitude for allowing Indus to reveal his vanity. A bride proclaims a discovery about cooking, noting she can cook as well on a stove as on a chafing dish. The exchanges mix humor and domestic insight in a compact vignette.
Senator Sorg explains that a statement about not being a candidate signals friends should stay active and remind the country of his value. The remark frames noncandidacy as a call to public engagement and pressure for public support.
A minister exhorts brethren to generous offerings, reminding that charity covereth a multitude of ema and urging customary generosity during the morning service.
In a sharp exchange, a beauty show remark triggers a heated retort about who writes beauty hints for the daily papers. The dialogue echoes a broader dispute over publicity and credit in the publication scene.
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